Cricket West Indies has officially announced its Women’s One Day International squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium. This series represents a pivotal moment in the team’s campaign to climb the ICC Women’s Championship rankings as they prepare for subsequent encounters against Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan later this year.
The squad welcomes the return of captain Hayley Matthews, who has fully recovered from a shoulder injury that previously sidelined her during the Women’s Caribbean Premier League. Matthews will be supported by newly appointed vice-captain Chinelle Henry, who assumes the role from veteran wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle. This leadership restructuring acknowledges Henry’s emerging leadership capabilities and consistent performances both internationally and in franchise leagues worldwide.
Significantly, the Maroon Warriors rejoice in the comeback of all-rounder Deandra Dottin, who missed substantial portions of the 2025 season due to injury, including the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan and subsequent series in England and against South Africa.
Miles Bascombe, Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket, emphasized the series’ importance: “This home series serves as a cornerstone event for team preparation and the continued elevation of women’s cricket throughout the Caribbean. Each match represents an investment in our future, creating visible high-performance pathways that demonstrate what’s possible for young women across the region.”
Head Coach Shane Deitz acknowledged the competitive challenge: “We’re excited to face Sri Lanka, a formidable opponent who defeated us in their home conditions during the 2024 ODI series. Now we have the opportunity to compete on our home turf against a team currently ranked higher than us. The squad is eager to deliver exceptional performances for our Caribbean supporters.”
The series holds particular significance given the rankings disparity—Sri Lanka occupies 6th position while West Indies sits at 9th in the ODI standings. The regional team has engaged in extensive preparation, including two high-performance camps in Antigua during August and an eight-week program from October to December 2025. Additionally, fifteen players from the broader women’s pool participated in specialized training at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai, India last August.
The complete squad includes: Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shunelle Sawh, and Stafanie Taylor.
The support staff comprises Head Coach Shane Deitz, Team Manager Sheena Gooding, Assistant Coaches Ryan Austin, Damien Wright, and Shane Dowrich, Physiotherapist Ashley Stephens, Strength & Conditioning Coach Hector Martinez Charles, Performance Coach Dr. Nadine Sammy, and Media & Content Officer Nicholas Maitland.
Series Schedule (All matches at National Cricket Stadium):
1st ODI – February 20, 9:30 AM
2nd ODI – February 22, 9:30 AM
3rd ODI – February 25, 9:30 AM
Followed by T20I matches on February 28, March 1, and March 3.